CJ, I didn't really mind too much - at least not after a while. The first part of the game was almost unbearable - his friends were typical groids. But seeing as how he eventually "got out the hood", and began to associate more with white people, the game became much more tolerable.

The thing I liked most about San Andreas is the open-ended feel of it. GTA IV felt so cramped whereas San Andreas had sprawling countryside and open areas.

I was under the impression the game was actually held back for a time. Not that it really matters to me, I can usually only afford old, used games, and right now I probably can't even afford River Raid.

I actually would have thought you were more of a fan of the Diablo games with the name BloodRaven.